Straps

In an impressive show of strength and
precision a
trim, muscled figure suspended in flight sweeps through the air.
A routine using straps
involves rolls, twists and holds performed in the air and on the
ground.

Straps are an aerial apparatus consisting of two narrow bands
of close woven material, fastened to a rigging point. By wrapping the
strap ends
around the hands and wrists the performer can maneuver rolls, twists,
drops
and holds.

The moves in a straps routine are
performed on the ground and in the air, the aerialist can wrap the
straps around their body - essentially rolling up and down the length
of the straps.

Aerialists
who train to work on the straps must have a fine balance of weight and
upper body strength. Straps leave an
impression of an ability to fly.

Variations on the form

More
than one performer can be
involved, by using body
balancing and tricks similar to that of double trapeze.

Straps can
also be made into long loops, allowing the performer to sit in the
loops like a sling.

These loops can be configured
in sets of two or four loops to allow a wide variety of tricks.

Staging
Requirements

Straps
can be rigged on a single point, so need only a load
bearing beam, RSJ, fly bar, crane, to a safety factor of 1:10. We can
also supply our own free-standing truss system.

The working height can be anything from 4m or above.

Bookings

Contact
Tom Beauchamp
to arrange a booking for a straps act or for any inquiries. We
specialise in coordinating acts and production requirements to deliver
a fantastic event!